Odem is 9-1 against Taft since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Odem Owls will square off against the Taft Greyhounds at 7:30 p.m. Odem will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Odem was able to grind out a solid victory over Hebbronville, taking the game 21-8. The 21-point effort marked the Owls' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Martin Castillo and he. Castillo rushed for 55 yards while he rushed for 55 yards. The dominant performance also gave John Hinojosa a new career-high in rushing yards.
Odem wouldn't let Hebbronville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jamison Collins was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Taft, as they earned their first road win of the season. They claimed a resounding 49-12 win over Monte Alto on the road. The Greyhounds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Odem pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Taft, their record is now 2-3.
Odem strolled past Taft in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 34-16. Will Odem repeat their success, or does Taft have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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